Constantinescu Falls to No.1 Seed

Nov. 2, 2007

NORMAN, Okla. - Oklahoma's standout freshman Ana-Maria Constantinescu fell in straight sets Friday during the second round of the ITA National Indoor tournament.

Constantinescu was defeated by No.1-seed Megan Falcon of Louisiana State. The Romania native fell 6-3 in the first set, before battling back to keep the lead throughout the second set before losing 7-1 in a tie break.

"I am really proud of how Ana-Maria fought," OU assistant coach Raluca Gheorghe said. "I didn't see much difference in her level of play compared to Falcon. I feel that Falcon just had more experience and pulled out the points that mattered most."

The Sooner advanced to the second round after a three-set victory over Georgia Tech's Kristen Flower on Thursday.

Even with the loss, Constantinescu has started her collegiate career strong, ending her first fall season with a 9-4 singles record.

"I am disappointed that I lost," Constantinescu said. "But I felt that I played well. Falcon just played better on the big points. It was a good experience and gives me things to work on for the spring season."

Check out SoonerSports.com for updates on the rest of the Oklahoma women's tennis team who began play in San Diego, Calif., Friday.

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